Beautiful polar bear in the zoo, in the blue pool, in a spacious enclosure. A large mammal with fluffy fur and large paws. Life in captivity, good content, cool water.© Anna-2118/Shutterstock.com Is ...

For nine days, a polar bear mother, formally known as Bear #20741, did not stop swimming. In the vast, open water of the Arctic, where solid ice once stretched for miles, the female polar bear pushed ...

Most mornings, the Blue Boobies arrive in waves at the Albany Beach parking lot. Some days, they start as early as 6 a.m., appearing in the dark, attaching themselves to lit buoys and venturing out, ...

Watch as this mother polar bear teaches her cubs the skills needed to survive in the wild. The cubs can be seen swimming along with the mother, as well as having the occasional wrestle in the water.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The short film category of this year’s Nature’s Best ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... As a 74-year-old tradition, San Pedro’s annual New Year’s Day Polar Bear swim at Cabrillo Beach doesn’t see a lot of change — let alone disruption. But this ...

Three experts share the science behind taking a dip in cold water—and offer safety tips that any potential plungers should bear in mind Marta Hill | Freelance contributor The Polar Bear Swim in ...